* Special Meeting of the Oakland City Council - CANCELLED
TL;DR
The Oakland City Council meeting was cancelled, but the agenda reveals planned actions on city budget, taxes, and urban development. Key proposals included adopting the city's biennial budget, adjusting property tax rates, and approving funding for affordable housing and infrastructure projects.
Key Decisions
- FY 2017-2019 Biennial Budget Adoption Proposed
- Property Tax Adjustments for Measures M, N, Q, Z Proposed
- Measure KK Affordable Housing Funding Proposed allocation of $50 million
- General Obligation Bond Projects Proposed allocation of up to $63 million
- Brooklyn Basin Community Facilities District Proposed special tax levy
Agenda
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- ROLL CALL / CITY COUNCIL
- OPEN FORUM / CITIZEN COMMENTS (Time Available: 15 Minutes)
- ORAL REPORT OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE DURING CLOSED SESSION & DISCLOSURE OF NON-CONFIDENTIAL CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS
- 5 Subject: Measures M, N, Q, & Z FY 2017-18 Cost-Of-Living Tax Adjustment From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Authorizing A Fiscal Year 2017-18 Increase In Accordance With The Consumer Price Index, Fixing The Rate Of Property Tax, And Levying A Tax On Real And Personal Property In The City Of Oakland For Fiscal Year 2017-18 For Voter Approved Measure M (The Emergency Medical Services Retention Act), Measure N (The 1997 Paramedic Services Act), Measure Q (The Library Services And Retention Act), And Measure Z (The Public Safety And Services Act Of 2014)Ordinance
- 6 Subject: Amending The Master Fee Schedule From: Revenue Management Bureau Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 13363 C.M.S. (The Fiscal Year 2016-17 Master Fee Schedule, Or "MFS"), To Establish, Modify And Delete Fees And Penalties Assessed By Offices, Departments, Bureaus, Agencies, And Commissions Of The City Of Oakland, Referenced HereinOrdinance
- 7 Subject: Capital Improvement Projects For Funding From The General Obligation Bond From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Identifying And Approving The Capital Improvement Projects That Are Authorized For Funding With Proceeds Of The City Of Oakland General Obligation Bonds (Measure KK), Series 2017-A-1 And 2017A-2; And Allocating Bond Proceeds In The Amount Not To Exceed Sixty-Three Million Dollars ($63,000,000) For The Approved ProjectsCity Resolution
- 8 Subject: Measure KK-Affordable Housing Projects From: Housing Community And Development Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Identifying And Approving The Affordable Housing Programs That Are Authorized For Funding With Proceeds Of The City Of Oakland General Obligation Bonds (Measure KK), Series 2017A-1 And 2017A-2; Allocating Bond Proceeds In The Amount Of $50,000,000 For The Programs; And Authorizing The City Administrator Or Her Designee To Appropriate Bond Proceeds To Fund Multifamily Affordable Housing Acquisition Loans Without Returning To CouncilCity Resolution
- 9 2) A Resolution Authorizing The Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2019 Biennial Budget And Appropriating Certain Funds To Provide For The Expenditures Proposed By Said BudgetCity Resolution
- 16-1141 Subject: Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-19 Budget Adoption From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Authorizing The Use Of One-Time Revenues And Excess Real Estate Transfer Tax Revenues For Purposes Other Than Those Denoted In The City’s Consolidated Fiscal Policy Adopting A Finding Of Necessity, And Describing Prospective Steps To Be Taken To Return To The Prescribed Uses Of Said RevenuesCity Resolution
- 10 Subject: Quarterly Status Report On The Rent Adjustment Program (RAP) From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Take The Following Actions: 1) Receive A Quarterly Status Report On Implementation Of The Rent Adjustment Program Improvements Highlighted In The Performance Audit Dated June 27, 2016Informational Report
- 16-1124 2) Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Agreement With Tomorrow Partners, LLC In An Amount Of $55,500 For A Grand Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $305,500 To Perform A Database And Website Redesign For The Rent Adjustment Program; And Waiving The Competitive Proposal Solicitation Requirement.City Resolution
- 11 Subject: Brooklyn Basin Community Facilities District (CFD) From: Planning And Building Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Of Intention On Of The City Of Oakland To: 2017-1 (Brooklyn Basin Pubic Services); Schedule A Public Hearing; Levy A Special Tax To Finance The Maintenance Of Certain Public Improvements; And Approve A Proposed Boundary Map For Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 Pursuant To The Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Of 1982; And Find Compliance With The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Each As A Separate And Independent Basis, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 Subsequent Environmental Impact Reports (EIRS) And Negative Declarations, 15183 Projects Consistent With A Community Plan, General Plan, Or Zoning, 15301 Existing Facilities; And Section 15308 Actions By Regulatory Agencies For Protection Of The EnvironmentCity Resolution
- 12 Subject: Informational Report On Mayor’s Proposed Budget From Independent Analyst From: President Pro Tem Guillen And President Reid Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From Harvey M. Rose Associates, LLC, Regarding The Results Of Its Analysis Of The Mayor’s Proposed FY 2017-19 Budget On Behalf Of The City CouncilInformational Report
- CONTINUATION OF OPEN FORUM
- ADJOURNMENT OF COUNCIL SESSION (Meeting Shall Conclude No Later Than 12:00 A.M., Unless Extended By Majority Vote Of The Council)
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